Kimberley Volk
Junction,OR
Summary
Experienced Infection Preventionist/Staff Development with over 11 years of experience in Nursing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving staff satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator
Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk
- Supported physicians thru Antibiotic stewardship
- Educated patients and caregivers on ongoing infection control as well as any education facility wide
- Responsible for ongoing education/training for 150 staff.
LPN/Infection Prevention Coordinator/Staff Development Coordinator
Avamere The Pearl @ Kruse Way
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Trained/educated 52 staff members on infection prevention, current policy and procudures.
LPN/Resident Care Coordinator
Avamere King City
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Educated families and patients on current facility procedures, medical diagnoses and best courses of action.
- Created staff and care schedules for meals, events, bathing, medication distribution and visiting hours.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2025
LPN - Nursing
Institute of Technology
Salem06.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2009
Skills
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Tracking Symptoms
- Equipment Disinfection
- Medical Care Administration
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Management
- Standards Administration
- Nursing Standards
- Patient Medical Histories
- Project Implementation
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Quality Assessments
Timeline
LPN/Infection Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator
Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene
10.2022 - Current
LPN/Infection Prevention Coordinator/Staff Development Coordinator
Avamere The Pearl @ Kruse Way
04.2021 - 09.2022
LPN/Resident Care Coordinator
Avamere King City
04.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
LPN - Nursing
Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Portland Community College
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